Current:

Northern Star (1837-1852), 18th November 1843, Edition 2 of 5, Page 6

Page 6
Page 6
6 of 8

On this page

  • Departments (3)
    • tfoxtigfi $&obtment0.
    • MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
    • £3airf»wpig> «*?
  • Text (14)
  • Transcript

    • Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software. The text has not been manually corrected and should not be relied on to be an accurate representation of the item.

      Additionally, when viewing full transcripts, extracted text may not be in the same order as the original document.

      Untitled Article

      SCOTCH TRIADS TOR BLASPHEMY , fAbridped frsn * &e Edh&xryh JPce&y GhTVBi&e ) SIGH COURT OP JUSTICIARY . " The Snpremfi Criminal Court mat on Monday , for Uib first time after the vacation , wten there were piesent the lord Jcutice Clerk , and Ir-r £ s Medwyn and < Jockbnra . Wednesday . November S : h .

      CHABGB OF BLASPHEMY- Thomas Paferson , tbsrged -with sailing , or exposing for Esie , a number of blasphemous publications , at various periodBj daring the present year , in aahopin TFesfc Register-street , pleaded not snilty . The prisoner had no counsel , and "with the assistance ef two friends , condncted his own defence . James Anderson , formerly of Voe Edinburgh Police , nowof the Penitentiary , Earth , deposed topurchasing some of toe bookB that -were charged in the indictment from tiie prisoner at bis stop . Hs -was deEred ^ to pnrf >« gA them by the Procurator Fiscal Tf& prisoner cross-questioned the -witness , and attempted to get from him hit opinion of the blasphemy contained in the boob ; bat the Court -would not allot ? tfce opinions of the -witness to be ipquired into . Alex . Steel "went -with the former vritceas to purchase the books , and corroborated his testimony .

      George R . D . 3 L Macketz " c , Eq ., Northumberland Street , also purchased some books from the prironfir . Cross-examined— "Witness did not tbcoIIqcI of feeing in tte shop before purchasing the boGka . Decidedly be did not recollect of the -prisoner being obliged to get a man to put him out of the shop on account of his TOJlencs . Had not the slightest r-collection of threatening to Dura his shop , because be neTer did threaten that . Perhaps be might have said prisoner deserved three years * imprisonment , for he thoasht bo . Witness considered hs "was doing his duty as a citizen in ' the part he took in this case- He considered also that Se "Was doing Ma duty as & GhriBliin . Is &w&ra there is & passage in the Hew Testament -which states " Swear vat atalL The prisoner -wished to know if he might sik the 'witness how he teoonciled this -with "his taking the

      The Gonri—Not at all , Mr . Pateson ; for if von were & -witness , and did tot come -within the exceptions from taking oaths -which the ia-w proTides , I must compel yen to take the oath , or commit you to prison . We sit hers to administer law ; and I cannot-allow such a question to be put here . John Keir , John Robertso-, and Michael Kerraeher , tonght books on three different occasions from the prisoner . They-were sent to mate th « purchases . Button Wilson , in the Sheriff -C-e ^' a Office , deposed to going OTet to the shop , and se ' z ' ng a quantity of books . ' . Abijah Hurray , a ShenfF-cfficer , Trent -with the former witness . The declaration , which was proved by Mr . Sheriff Jait and others , - was then read to the jury . He admitted the sale of the books , and he disclaimed any CtaistlsaajsHJe . He s 5 stnefi Se declaration " PAierEOD . " Tn lise secod dedaistiv-D , he called himself "Thom&S

      Pitemm . " There -were so witDeses for the defence . Tbe -Lord Advocate teen addressed the Jury . Be Bid it had been decided by the Court that the sals of vozks , tending to Tilify cr asperse the Christian religion , ¦ was a crime . The questions for the Jury to consider , fiierefere , were—first , did the prisoner sail ssea "works ; secondly , did he do this -wickedly and feloniously ; and third , were the -works ef the character libelled ? With jegard to ihe ale ol tbe Trorks , the evidence vrss conclusive . With regard to the character of -the -works .

      thai was a question for the consideration of the Jury . The "works -were before them for their inspection . Hera te xead aeveral passages -which -were contained in the appendix in the incicunent . There may be matters in regard to discussion = nd controversy ; and -with these tb * SKtbority of tbelvwwBl net interfere ; but if the dbjsei r >© evidently io sspezse , filify , and ridicule rellgion , than thai rrrir . oi be aUcsred to go en . "KyW , " with regard to the motives of the prisoner in selling Ekese -works , there couid bs no doubt that hs sold them 'With the tfe-w of disaeminsting the blasphemies they contained . Be conrinded fcy asking for a verdict of

      Patterson addressed the Jury . He began by admitting that he had sold the -works referred to in the iibe ? , but he was confident he could shew that they -were not of the character described , and that he did not sell them-with any pernicious ex evil intention . He had committed his defence to paper , and he hoped to have the attention of the Jury -while heresd it The prisoner accordingly proceeded to read his defence , -which occupied nearly four hours . After concluding the reading of this long document , the / prisoner began to read long extracts from several -works , but the Court -would not allow him to proceed , -without explaining -what his object -was . He was told that he had admitted the relevancy of the libel , sad he conld be allowed only to 26 &d -cXiT&cts from ths books libelled on , if he "wished

      to « hc-s ? thit the passages appended to the libel did sot , yrhen taken with the context , imply -what the ; might seem to do in an isolated form . Such a course -was perfectly relevant and just ; but if hit object "was to occupy tim ? , and wear cut the Jury , Xha Court -would have no comptmcti . cn is putting a sto ? to such a course . The j *» Tmta again -resumed , and among other "boots he took op 3 Bible , and read some passages , such as thosz detailing the borrowing of jewels from the Egyptiacs by the children of Israel , from -which he argncd , that the Uible eccoaraged immorality . The pannel -was again stopped by the Court and told that he could net be allo-sed to occupy its time ha attempting to justify -what ¦ was contained in the - « orkfl libelled on—that the Conri

      hid already found that such -works wtre blasptenious and criminal , and it-would be absurd to expect that it Would allow him to pursue the course he -wsm eo-w doing . He again resumed the reading of extiiets , but iaroig in answer to a question by ihe lord Justice QEik , dedarad tint bia object itas to read ixL-acts trom anthEboolB contained In tla inventory annexed to the indictment with the view of showing the jary that he sold other books than those of the kind lifeell&d on , hevfistold that such was unnecessary , and that the jury would only deal wiHi such works as yrere specially mentioned in the libeL The prisoner nest proceeded to qnoteT&leyand other authorities to show the toutiiity of persecution , but he was interrupted by A Juryman , who asked the Court whether it was pxopez the pannel should go on in that style . Clerk this is the kind ol

      The lord Jnsace- —Why , general language which is nEuaUy adopted in eases of this kitd—an appeal to you , eTen if you are satisfied of Qie truth of the charges , not to convict—an Bppeal to you not to do your duty , in fact ; and the Court is of opinion that , npon the whole , It ought to be allowed . At the same time youi remajkwiUhave its -weight upon the prisoner , for he Ja not so obtuse , 1 presume , as not t © see from it the effect which his language is creating . Paterson then declared that he had no wish to tres pass upon the time of the jury , ani closed -with some writ * , en observations , intended as a peroration , after engaging tie attention of the Court , with the exception of two short intervals for refreshment , from half-past ess o ' clock to seven . The Lord Chief Justice Clerk summed up , addressing the Jury at considerable length . After which ,

      The Jury retired , and , after being afe 3 ent ab » ut three quarters of an hour , returned into C&Srt , finding by a large majority that the charges againsttbe prisoner were proven . The Conrt intimated that they would delay giving sentence . Adjourned tSS . Thursday .

      Thursday , November 9 . Eesry Robinson pleaded Xot Guflfcy to several charges of publishing blasphemous bookB , && . U may be remembered that this case was brought on for trM some wbb&x ago , sod was then delayed in conKqaence of some tpffrntniri eEroaa in the indictment . Mr . A . WNefl ] , counBel for Mi . Robinson , made certain objections to the indictment Xbe Court nnanirDonsJy repelled Sje directions ; at the Wjme , tira 6 they admitted tbai ttey -were mstenal points , » Ttf < 1 ^ -waB quite proper to take the opiaian of "the Court upon them . Theyfcand the libel relevant The Court then , at the suggestion of Mr . M'Neill , asked the prisoner whether he still adhered to Mb plea of 2 fot Galltyj when he retracted it , and pleaded Guilty to the first and second charges , with the exception of one of the books libelled in the first charge . The Lord Advocate passed from the rest .

      2 S 3 . 24 'NeiIl addresied the Court in mitigation of TyftT ^ fifo fflft-fl ^ The Court then retired to consider of the judgment .

      5 E 5 TEM-F OF PATERSO >\ On tteb coming again into Caurt , Paterson was first p ronght npfcr jodgnsent . Tbelsrd Justice Ci-k , aftar srcakiEg ai conslder-Sdedto ^ ° * ttie pr ° ° * erson > B offence , pre-In awar 3 ic 5 the jj ^ aishsisnt viuch thia c-fienc 52 erVeB ' , ^ ¥ ** ^ not ^^ tttmselves to bi " ^ m ^ ct aactei of tin address which -s-an made to the jury by ae pacnel at the bar , father or to Myoafirattsntltenthto , that the intention iaputed in fbe usdjclinai ? was = ot only not disclaimed , but *>« distinctly aom-lted and avowed by him . " ^ ut thcourt will not allow thtmselves to db farther iiflQSEce-i by It They allowed that defence to be stated to the bH extent which was competent in & tourt of law ; and- with regard to this , there is a

      satisfaction in the mind cf the Court , that while it was the avowed intention of Qie psnnel in carryiug oa Ms trade to emancipate mankind from the bigotry , and ignorance , snd delusion , in which all men -ptevious to him from the creation of the world had been held , it is a satisfaction to the Court , indeed , to find , that in this defence , whether the defence of the panneT or not , they ceuld not discover-the least trace of fajpntggch aa would lead one to fe * that the least injury conld result from its being read . But the Court ¦ win look to the character of the defence , forthis purpose ,. to announce to Hie pannel that if after the completion of the period of his punishment , he shall again attempt to follow this trade , either in Scotland or tny other part cf Great Britain , and thall again bo brought Iwfore a Court of Justice , there is so extent cf panisfcment , by imprisonment and Se ? , - ^ bjca it Trill nrt l > e the duty of the Court in such a case to award . This ,

      Untitled Article

      ho * ever , is the first case for a long period of years ; indeed , of »¦>»« description , which ham bean . brought before the Court ; and we have no reason to believe that much , if any , impression has yet been made by the efforts of these indiviluals ; and we are willing to regard it in \ be light of an attempt , detected and defeated in dne time , as to which we may try the effect of the punishment , which I am now to announce , without at present going farther , notwithstanding the aggravation of many of the circumstances . I think it also my duty to add , as a part of the address was directed against the policy and the prudence , and the expediency— of which , to be sure , the pannel was a most fitting judge—of this proBecuHon against him , for vending bis bl&spliBmous publications — that I think that it was

      a moBt proper and fit prosecution . —I have no doubt of the effect that will result from this prosecution ; because , thongb , in his advertisement and address , this individual declares that be addresses himself chiefly to the working classes of Scotland , yet I am sure tint he deceives himself if he imagines that that is a class which would easily part with their belief in those truths which are perhaps more valuable to them in this life than to any ether class in the community . There may , indeed , be a class of persons , like the prisoner at the bar , in situations above the working classes , young men whose education is imperfect and their reading misdirected , and it is to save them from the mischief that it is necessary the law should take its course .

      His Lordship then addressed the prisoner . Thomas Patereon , the sentence of the Court is , that for the effence of which you have been convicted , you be imprisoned for the period of fifteen calendar months ; an ' , whatever you may think of what I now say—I say to you , that in the prospect of the solemn and serious duty of pronouncing judgment on a fellow-creature , I prayed to the Almighty God in whom 1 believe , that in his infinite compassion he would yet vouchsafe to yon the comfort , and the peace , and the hope , and the joy of believing in that adorable Redeemer whose mercy ycu have hitherto bo contemptuously rejected . Paterson—My lord , may I put to you this questions I wish to understand whether I am to be treated in the jail as a felon ?

      The Lord Justice-Clerk—The regulations for the prisons in Scotland make no distinction with regard to asy prisoner . The Ceurt has nothing to do with them ; if you wish to make any application on the subject , it must be made to the Directors of the General Prisons in Scotland , of whom I am one ; but with re gard to any application yon may make fe > r the relaxation of discipline in the prison , or for exemption from the only instruction which you will be permitted to have , I can tell you that you have not the least chance of getting any relief . The prisoner was then removed .

      SEJilSKCE OF BOBIJiSOH . Robinson was then called up for judgment The Lord Ju-tiee-Clerk , addressed the prisoner , and concluded by sentencing him to imprisonment for the period of twelve calendar months . The prisener was then removed -, and after disposing of two trifling cases , the conrt adjourned .

      Untitled Article

      UNITED STATES-ROBERT DALE OWEN . The following extracts are from a letter in the New Moral World of Saturday last , addressed to Mr . Robert Owen . Our readers will remember reading of the election of thi 3 gentleman to the American Congress by the Democrats of Indiana . In iho following will be found some particulars of the election which we are Eure will interest them . A Congress of Dale Owens , representing a free people , might soon make a paradise of America : — I said that I had jest returned , having been absent some tima The cause of my absence was th < s : about four months since , I was called upon by some leading members of the Democratic party in this district , to become a candidate for Congress . 3 declined , cbUfly

      tbs . t I might oVtain a year or two s leisure to settle up mJ ' plivals ifikiifi acd those ol WiUlara ' a estate . But a Convention , assembled from tbs different counties , repealed the call , notwithstanding my publicly expressed wibfcea ; and finally I decided to obey it You may recollect that , four years ago . I was beaten In this same district about 770 votes . Three years age Mr . Van Boreu -was beaten here about 1070 votes ; and two years ago the Democratic candidate was beaten 1200 votes . The prospect , therefore , was considered , even by my friends , gloomy enough ; especially as one of the most popular men of the State , who had formerly been spoken of for Governor , a man of unblemished character and a member of tbe Methodist church—a lawyer , too , of some distinction—was my opponent We traversed the entire district ; had sixty-three public

      meetings , with audiences varying from 200 to 700 ; each sp&sking an hour and a half in advocacy of bis political sentiments , Our place of speaking was often under the boughs of the aboriginal forest , to listeners rude in dress and appearance , but shrewd and intelligent and attentive , stretched at their ease on the green sward before ni As my former defeat wsa mainly attribut able to sectarian influence , I assumed-, on this occasion , mildly bui firmly , an independent stand . 1 claimed for myself that right of private judgment and free speech , which every man has a right to demand at the hands of his fellow men . The appeal to the reason and better feelings cf my fellow dt ' z ^ ns was successful ; 1 defeated nry opponent by abont 650 votes , and now find myself mtmkr to Congress from the first congressional district of Indiana .

      Thus a new earreer , I trust it may bs of usefulness , 1 b opened to me . The d is trie' I represent embraces eleven counties , contains about seventy thousand inhabitantsof trhorn fourteen thousand are legal voters—and extends from the mouth of the Wabash along the Ohio river , nearly to Louisville ; about two hundred and fifty miles by the river , but not over half that distance in a oix&ct line by land , running back two counties in depth . It is the south-western portion of Indiana . That I should have succeeded , heretic and foreigner as I was , by the largtst Democratic majority ever obtained in this district , may be to yon , my dear father , some assurance , in which I know yon will rejoice , that I have been able to inspire my fellow citizens with ? ome confidence in my integrity and ability , and to build up among them & reputation , which I hope my acts aa Congressman may still increase and confirm .

      Mr . Payne , my opponent , is a very gentlemanly man , and we had not a single altercation—too common on such occasions—from the commencement of the canvas to its close . Dalfc * has just returned from attending the annual meeting of American Gsologfats , held at Albany , Hew York . He was warmly welcomed among hia scientific brethren , and appointed Secretary of the next annual meeting , to be held at Washington city . Mr . Van Bnren sent him an invitation to come over to Kinderhook , his residence , eight miles from Albany , and Dale went there , expecting to remain a few hourB . His visit however , extended to three days . He came away delighted with Mr . Van Buren and hia family . Dale may now be considered as one among the best geologists in America ; in half a dozen years more he may stand at the -reiy head of bis profession in tnia country . Be has inherited your industry and perse-verance .

      | Richard is hard at work on his tanr , He is , in very I deed , a " producer of wealth ; " has two hundred head ' of sheep , cattle , hogs , &-3 ., and has had excellent crops , this season . The raising of wool seems to be a proflt-! able business , and it is a pleasant one . I think , if j Richard succeeds as well as things now promise , I will , make my sons , Julian and Ernest , sheep-farmers , under I his care . J Noce of us are at present engaged in any mercantile pursuit , nor is it very likely that we shall be again . Your grandchildren are , most of them , as stout and hearty as if they were all English bom . With kind remembrances to all friends in London , believe me to be , Your truly affectionate son , Robert Dale Owen . ? Dr . David Dale Owen .

      Untitled Article

      -acu it wea considered that no further danger could be apprehended . It is quite impossible to form any accurate calculation of the loss of property , bntit must be very considerable . The oil factory , in which the fire originated , is wholly consumed . The building is not lofty , but it extended upwards of sixty yards in depth , and was from twenty -to . thirty wide . It consisted of a meltinghouse , refining house , and atores for the manufactured artiole * . There was a large stock of tallow , ell , turpentine , and cocoa nuts , on the premises , all highly combustible , and it was observed that as the water fell on the fatty matter the flames shot up with increased fury .

      In Norfolk-row the conflagration has been almost equally destructive . There were sixteen small houses , two of which are wholly consumed , and the others are more or loss damaged . Many of the inmates of the houses in Paradise-street commence ! removing their furnHuro , bat , as the wind carried the flames in a different direction , the houses en that aide escaped . FlKB IN FbITEB-LaNE—NABEOW ESCAPE OF Thkke Childben . —Shortly after nine o ' clock the same evening a fire broke out upon the premises occupied byMr . Featberston , watch and clock manufacturer , 75 , Fetter-lane . It appears that the second floor of Mr . Featherston ' j ) house is let out as lodgings . It was upon the floor in the fron ; room that flioies were seen issuing from the windows by City-police constable 402 . It- was shortly ascertained that the occupier of the roems was from home , and that no one was in , and the doors fastened . Adjoining tbe floor , as we understood ,

      there were three children in bed , and the utmost exertions were made to secure them .. This was done with considerable difficulty , and the children taken into a public-house opposite . The parish engine having arrived , a plentiful Bupply of water was obtained , and Mr . Fogo , from the Farringdon-Btreet station of the fire brigade having arrived , with their powerful engine , an entrance was speedily made into the premises , and streams of water poured upon the fire . In less thau twenty xalfiniea the f cry of tbe names was checked , and by half-past nine all danger was at an end . The damage done is considerable ; the furniture is consumed , and the valuable stock of Mr . Featherston much damaged . The house also is extensively burnt , and it is qaita certain that not less than £ 200 will cover the loss sustained by the several parties . How the fire originated is ; unknown . The property destroyed is only partially insured .

      Tfoxtigfi $&Obtment0.

      tfoxtigfi $ &obtment 0 .

      Untitled Article

      FRANCB . —The Correspondent of the Weekly Dispatch writes , " France is not long destined to remain quiescent : tho cannon is loaded—the aim is taken at the throne—the priming is » pplied—and the band of freedom is only awaiting the first favourable moment to apply the match . The report of that cannon , which will shatter every symbol of royalty in France , mU ring in tba ears of all the Sovereigns and all the people of the civilized world ; and while the violence of the explosion will shake every monarchy to its foundation , the sound will be hailed as the knell of dospotism , and the signal for the uprearhiR of the banners of liberty . "

      The Sud of Marseilles says : — a woman , whose house was threatened with being washed down , was taken at the moment with the pains of child-birth . Her medical attendant , who was mayor of the town , had her carefully placed in a cart , and accompanied her to a place of safety , but before this could be reached , she was safely delivered of a boy . At the moment this new infant Moses was brought into the world , the house of his parents was carried away by the current . " Lonis Philippe has issued an ordonnance condemning ihe conduct of the French Bishops in the dispute between the Church and the University .

      TmvxTB or ihz Pbbss . —The Frenoh Government has sustained another defeat in prosecutions agaiast the press . Two numbers of a Paris paper called the France , were lately seized by the police , and the editor , on Thursday , appeared before the Conrt of Assize to take his trial on the charge ? , which wexe founded upon an article on the journey of the Duke de Nemours to London . The prosecution vras conducted by the Avocat-General , M . Nougtrier , and the defence by M . Fontaine . The defendant was acquitted by the jury on all the counts of the indictment .

      Accident . —We regret to state that a serious accident occurred on the Versailles Railroad on Saturday . As the first train , an account states , from Versailles , by the right bank railroad , was coming to Paris , when between Chaville and Sevres , a -wheel of ene of the carriages ran off the rails , pulling the succeeding carriages after it , when a scene of great confusion occurred . Happily from the accounts yet received , no lives have been lost ; bat several of the passengers , and some of the men employed on the railroad , have been wounded , two of the former very severely . The engineer had his shoulder dislocated . Another account states that one of the sufferers died in the course of the night .

      The Messager gives tbe following additional information respecting the inundations : — " The dyke of Bonlbon has been broken through by the Rhone , near Avignon . The waters have overflowed the road of Trebon , between Tarascon and Aries , and spread over the plain . Several arches of the bridge of La Cran are menaced , and the wooden bridge has given way . Tne country is submerged . The right bank has hitherto been presented by the energy of the inhabitants , who nave worked

      arduously at raising the dykes . Aramon , however , has suffered considerably . Another bridge on the Durance , that of Cadenet , has been carried away . As yet it is impossible io estimate the damage caused by the overflowing of the waters . " The Slid of Marseilles of Monday says : — " The accounts of the inundations are beooming less alarming . The waters are beginning to subside . Avignon has become almost entirely free from them , and the mails to Lyons and Paris have resumed their regular routes .

      Mobb Febkch " Globy . "—Mdbdeb and Robbe by !—Despatches have been received from Algiers to the 30 th of October , which Btate that the French have made a successful incursion into the territory of the Djaffras , and had taken 400 prisoners , 300 head of cattle , and 1 , 000 sheep , besides a large number of borse 3 . A second incursion was made into the same country by the Hararas , a tribe attached to the French , and with similar success . It was said that the Djaffras vrere about to yield to the yrench . SPAIN , —Accounts had been received at Madrid , of a conspiracy at Ferrol , in favour of the Central Junta , which , appears to have had some extensive ramifications . It was , however , discovered and suppressed . An uneasy feeling prevailed as to tbe state of that part of the country . The following are extracts from the Barcelona papers of the 1 st instant : —

      " The Junta has iS 3 ued an order , forbidding any money being taken out of Barcelona , except : t b < j a sum of less than 100 reals . More troopa are sending from Tarragona , but ammunition is required for the siege of Girona . Attempt to Assassinate Nakvaez !— "Bayonne , Not . 9 . —An attempt to assassinate General Narvaez was made on the 6 th at Madrid . Seron shots were fired on his carriage , in the same street , but at different points . The three last shots killed his Aide-de-camp ^ and wounded a person sitting by the General's side . The General was not struck . He shortly afterwards appeared at the Circus Theatre , where her Majesty was . The assassins escaped . "Madrid ib tranquil . The troops are under arms . " The discussion on the Majority Bill commenced on the 6 th . A proposition against the declaration wa 3 rejected by 83 to 24 . " " Perpignan , Nov . 10 .

      " Yesterday morning Prim ' s troops occupied Gerona . " At half-past four o ' clock , p . m ., 2 , 500 insurgents , hayiDg ai thsir head Ametiler and tfaikra , entered the fort of Fisueras , preceded by a battalion of infantry , anu loO carulry of the Queen ' s troops , who ,

      Untitled Article

      on their arrival at FigueruS , proceeded in the direction of Rosas . " Madrid * Nov . 8 . "To-day two legislative bodies , assembled in the Hall of Congress , have declared the Queen of age . M Number of voters , 209 * * ' For the question 193 ; "Against it ... 16 The Moderados and Progresistas have split , and are at daggers drawn with each other . On Thursday Afternoon the French Government received the following telegraphic despatch : — M Bayonne , Nov . 7 .

      " On the 4 th the Congress finally constituted itself * M . Olozaga has been appointed President ; MM . Alcon , Mazaredo , Pidal , and Gonzales Bravo , Vice-Presidents . M . Olozaga Was elected at the second ballot . He had 66 votes , M . Cortina 43 , and M . Cantere 7 . MM . Roca de Figores , Nocedal , Salida , and Pozardo Herrera have been appointed Secretar ies . " Letters from Spain represent the insurgents of Barcelona as determined to hold out while they have an ounce of powder or a cannon-ball . TTftXT&D STATES—New York papers of the

      20 ih and 21 st , brought by the Switzerland , two days later than those brought by the Great Western , have arrived . There is little in them , however , of importance . Accounts from the Southern States bring intelligence of severe frosts at Alabama , Charleston , and other places on the 14 th anu 19-h of October , whioh it was feared would injure the cotton crops . It is remarkable that about the same time the weather in England was unusually severe , the thermometer on the 19 , h having descended to thirty degrees , and on the 28 th of October to twentyfiight degrees .

      The Charleston Courier of the 17 th states that a killing frost was experienced on the 14 th in tho Lexington district . The . Augusta CGa . J Chronicle of the 17 th says—The fro 9 t yesterday morning was more severe than the morning previous , and was quite sufficient , we learn , to kill the cotton in this latitude and all north . These papers contain no further intelligence respecting the election for President ; ' We learn from Pomeroy and Co ' s " Express , " that snow fell in Buffalo on Tuesday the 17 th instant , to tbe depth of nine or twelve inches . The yellow fever seems ; to be on the decrease in Mobile and New Orleans , although it is yet slight .

      DUTCH MAIL . Destruction of Pibates . — Batavia , June 28 . — In the beginning of the present east monsoon , a squadron , consisting of the Heela steamer , the Postillion brig , and the Zephyr and Eguiond , preceded , by order of the Government , from Sourabaya to the jSeas on the east coast of Java , Balic , Lombok , Sinobaia , the island Leyond in the Southern channel of the Moluccas , and subsequently to the coast of Celebes . " The object of the expedition is to clear those seas , aa far as possible , of pirates by capturing or destroying the vessels , with the retreats where they

      take refuge , and collect the fruits of their p under . " Respecting the operations of this expedition , a report , dated the 11 th instant , has been received from Captain Coerfzen , written off the south-east corner of Celebes , from which it appears that the expedition had succeeded in totally destroying and burning to the south-east of Salleyer , two of the retreats of the pirates , with thirty-four Mangcndanos and Tabellorese that were in the shoal of Bbneratte , after a sharp engagement , with seventeen large Mangendanoa pirate vessels , two had been taken aud burnt , the last of which had fifteen pieces of cannou , and a crew of 100 men .

      "On the whole the squadron had taken forty pieces of cannon , destroyed thirty-six vessels of the pirates , several of which were From sixty-five to seventy feet in length , and reduced two of their retreats to ashes . " We had three killed and twenty wounded . " NAPLES . —A correspondent writes from Naples , Nov . 1 : — " A most alarming fire broke out in tho British Consular residence , at the falazza , Calabritta , on Sunday night , the 29 tht of October , at half-past eleven , which for some time threatened the total

      destruction of that vast building . The origin ofn is at present enveloped in mystery , but there is strong suspicion of its having been the wilful act of one of the inferior domestics , The damage done to the building is considerable , not only in the dwelling of the British Consul , but also in the apartment above , inhabited by the French Consul , whose family had a very narrow escape from being burnt in their beds , the flooring of the room having fallen in a few minutes after they escaped from it . Fortunately no lives-were lost , —Callianani .

      ITALY .- —Bologna , Nov . 4 . —With the exception of a few pistol shots fired near the public gardens , where some pasquinades against the authorities were posted , nothing particular has happened here since the 8 th of October . It is true that in several places , especially at Pieu and Galliera , some excesses have been committed by bodies of the people , but they are in no way of a political nature . ., The examining magistrates are busily occupied in drawing up processes , which will be laid without delay before the military commission . In the mean time ; the arrests continue to increase . There are already about a hundred prisoners in the prisons of Bologna , without counting the fifty who have been sent to Pesaro . Two examining magistrates have left this place for Peran , in order to complete the

      number for the carrying on the process relative to the late political events . > The people are very indignant with the Tuscan government for having banished M . Udola , of Bologna , one of the sixteen individuals arrested at the suggestion of the pontifical government . The sanguinary disputes among the soldiers of the garrison of Ancona have been repeated at Imola , at Forte , and at Pesaro . It is said that the Pope iB going to add 6000 men to his army . There is a report that a sort of conference is to take place at Rome between tbe representatives of : the great powers , to consult as to the mode of remedying the evils with which our country is afflicted : it is said that Cardinal Lambruschini , the Secretary of State of the Pope ' s dominions , will not hear or listen to any proposition either of reform or concession .

      Gottenbubgh , Nov . 4 . —Yesterday ' s poj ( brought a letter from Jonkoping , with the melancholy intelligence that another destructive fire had broken out at Wexio , at nine o ' clock on Tuesday evening , in tho house of Mr . Areschong , merchant , which was destroyed , with the remainder of the old town , the senate-house , the prison , and other public buildings . The postilion left Wexio on Wednesday morning , at eight o'clock , when the fire threatened to spread from the prison to the newly-built part of the town . —Hamburgh Papers . Nov 10 ,

      Thb Russians and Gibcassians . —Letters from Odessa , dated the 12 th tilt ., speak of a sanguinary action lately fought between the Circassians and the Russians on the banks Of the Uruxa . The mountaineers made the attack , which they maintained with great courage , but on account of tbe superiority of the force opposed to them they were obliged to give way . The number of killed and wounded on both sides was considerable . The Emperor Nicholas has , with a liberal hand , bestowed rewards and distinctions on the officers and men who were in the action . The desertions from the Russian corps are still very numerous . —Frankfurter Zeitung .

      GREECE—A letter from Athens of the 21 st of October , states that the Russian minister had left that capital for the frontiers . Proper persons were employed in drawing up a form of constitution for Greece , and copies of the constitutions of France , England , the United States , and Belgium , have been laid before them , for the purpose of enabling them to assist their decision . Tiie . Belgian constitution is considered the most complete , and will form the foundation of the Grecian constitution . In the island of Eubea the people had set fire to the woods to revenge themselves on the German foresters .

      Untitled Article

      SUICIDE EXTRAORDINARY . ( From the New York Herald . ) We never read anything more extraordinary than the following . It appears almost too strange to be true , and yet * ' truth is strange , stranger than fiction : " The Lebanon ( Ohio ) Star says , that the body of a young man , by the name ot" David T . Gerard , was found on Thursday morning , suspended by the uecit to a tree about a mile from the Blue Ball , and near the western border of Warren county . An inquest was held over his body , aud we loam from the coroner that the Jury brought in a . verdict of self-murder . Amongst his papers was found a

      wiil j bequeathing his property to his mother , who lives somewhere in Indiana . He was worth , in money , judgments , due bills ; and personal property , from 1 , 500 to 1 , 800 dollars , of which 789 dols . 50 c . are ou deposits in the Lafayette bank in Cincinnati , and 105 dols . 15 o . were found in his trunk . He was about thirty five years of age , of good moral character , and a good school teacher , in which profession he had been for several years employed . Though not considered deranged be was eccentrio in his conduct , and of a misanthropic temperament . The following papers , found in his hat and trunk , were handed to us by the coroner . No doubt they

      are genuine : — , » t -w i . k ., " Wed » eBday , 13 th , 1843 . " I wish to be buried in a plain cheap manner , in some retired and lonely spot . I wish my grave to be left level and not a stone raised to tell where I lie ; and if I have any friend left , I want hi m next spring to go and god my grave over perfectly level and smooth , so that the place may be lost and forgotten as soon as possible . " I wish Mr . J . Patterson to take my saddlebags ' key , and go to Aaron Russell ' s , and in the presence of him and John Lumrnis open said bags , examine the oontents , and read ray will to them , and then leave tho key and ail with them . I want my yellow truuk opened ; the money in it to be paid out lor my

      Untitled Article

      fuueral expenses , and the balanoe to be paid to my "To stop the mouths of all liars and fools , -I do hereby certify that my death is brought about by my own cool and deliberate act . I iotesd swallowing half a pint of brandy * fifteen grains of morphine , and an ounce of laudanum . I shall only use the rope for fear I vomit , and thus defeat my object for I am resolved to go . I am weary of the world . It is not the place for an honest man . I want no preaching over me , for fear they will lie about me . " The lettera found in my trunk I wish handed to the individuals to whom they are directed—those in my saddlebags I want mailed and postage paid as

      soon as possible . \ " This ia a glooniy day , to me at least . That glorious suu which once shoae bo brightly on ( what appeared to me ) this fair world of ours , will rise no more on me . If it did , it would appear shorn of all its Bplendour . For many days all nature seemed to languish . In vaik hare the flowers spread their gaudy foliage ; all nature ' s smiles are frowns to him who has a broken Heart . I have struggled on through adverse fortune from boyhood to the present hour , tilt I am weary of ] the warfare . I leave the world without a decided opinion on anything . The whole concern is a mystery 1 cannot comprehend . It is a serious matter to think of , dropping suddenly out of existence and going you know not where . It is a leap in the dark ; but I have no relatives , and very

      few friends here to grieve after me . A few years at most , and I will be forgotten . M My life , if compared with the mass , would be about a medium one , or perhaps a little above . I have lived an honest and tolerably moral life . I have often been the victim of other people ' s wickedness , and they have generally had the cunning and address to put all the blamo on me—and often I have borne it with calmness and resignation , and never tried to justify myself t for vengeance is mine and I will repay , saith the Lord . ' I have often been mdro the injured than the injurer . As I am going , I eould easily take signal vengeance on many of my enemies , but I gcorn to do it . They are beneath my

      notice . I am proud even in death . I shall soon be far beyond the reach of their enmity . They may gratify their malignant dispositions by blackening and aspersing my character ; but it will not hurt me . Death is-to me like starting on a long journey ; I feel sorry to part from old acquaintances and familiar objects , but it has lost all us terrors . The subject is ever present to my mind to day . I can think of nothing I else— -and why need II Every reflecting person tpust know that aman has agloony prospect in the future that deliberately sets about destroying himself—such is mine . I cannot think of wandering to and fro up and down the earth any longer ; and I cannot be settled as I wish , so I wiU make my bow , thank the audience for their kind and , respectful attention , and leave the stage to better

      actors . I ' Not a wave of pleasure rolls Across ! my peaceful breast . * " I bid a long and final farewell to all my friends , and most cheerfully pardon and forgive all my

      enemies . ¦; " These are the last lines I shall ever write . I shall soon commence swallowing the soul-benumbing drug . I shall make my work secure . 1 " David T . Gerard . " 11 A slight tremor affects my nerves . "

      Untitled Article

      London Cohn Market , Monday , Nov . 13 th . — Last week the arrivals of most kinds of Grain np to this market where somewhat on the increase , and of fair average ' quality . The receipts of fresh English Wheat from Essex , Kent , and Suffolk , were comparatively trifling . This , together with the announcement or a Government contract of 3 , 000 qrs ., and the improved condition of the samples , caused the demand in the ; early part of the day to rule steady , at prices about equal to those obtained oh Monday last . Still , however , the market closed rather heavily , and the ! rates at that period were barely

      sustained . The j supply of fine Foreign Wheat offering was by no means extensive . The finest qnalitiea sold steadily ; other kinds slowly , at last week ' s quotations . Although the supply of Barley was small , the transactions in it were to a limited extent , and tho rates were Is per qr lower for most descriptions . All kinds of Malt were in moderate quantity , and heavy inquiry at a trifle jess money . Of Irish Oats we had an extensive quantity on show , but that of English and Scotch was small . The trade ruled inactive , but previous figures were sup * ported . Beans , Pea 3 , sod Flour were held ab last Monday ' s quotations .

      London Smithfield Cattxe Market , Monday , Nov . 13 th—There was an evident improvement in the demand for most kinds of Beef , and , in some instances , an advance in the currencies noted on this day se ' auight , of I 2 d per 8 lbsf was obtained by the salesmen . However , the highest figure for the best Scots did not exceed 4 s per 81 bs . but at which a goo'd clearance was effected . From'LincolnBhire , Leicestershire , and Southamptonshire , we received about 2 , 400 ehort-horns ; from Yorkshire , 20 runts ; from Norfolk , Suffolk , ! Essex , and : Cambridgeshire . 150

      Scots , homebredgj &o . ; from the western and midland districts 300 runts , Devons , Herefords , &o . ; from other parts of England , 130 of various breeds ; and from Scotland , 120 Scots , chiefly stores . The numbers of Sheep were moderate . Prime old Downs sold briskly ; other kinds of Sheep steadily , at prices a shade higher than those of last week . Calves were in demands and improved inquiry , at a rise of 2 d per 8 lbs . Prime small Porkers were quite as dear j but in all other Kinds of Figa very little was doing . I

      Borough Hop ] Market . —Notwithstanding the supply of new Hi > Ds is large for the season , extensive transactions still continue to take place in them , at prices fully equal to those quoted in our last report . The duty ! is steady , at £ 130 , 060 to £ 135 , 000 . Borough and J Spitalfields . —There has been a fair average arrival of potatoes from most quarters since our last , yet the demand has becomd mote active , and , in some instances , prices may be considered on the advance . York reds , 60 s to 68 a ; Sootch ditto , 65 s jto 73 s ; Es 3 ex whites , 453 to 56 s ; Guernsey and Jersey , 403 to 50 s per ton .

      Wool Markets . —Since this day fortnight the imports of Foreign Colonial Wools have been oa a very moderate scale , they not having exceeded 1 , 700 bales . By private contract a steady business iB doing in most ; descriptions , and prices are fully supported . No further public sales have as yet been deolared . | Tallow . —The price of Y . C . Tallow has advanced 6 d per cwt since this day fortnight . There has been considerable business doing , notwithstanding the delivery last week was smaller than the corresponding week in 1942 . ! For delivery in the spring , the price now asked is 43 $ . By letters from St . Petersburgh we learn business was doing for next year at 110 to 111 roubles . Town Tallow remains unaltered .

      Liverpool Cawle Market , Monday , Nov . 13 . —We have had a muoh smaller supply of Cattle at I market to-day than we hare had for some time , the ! greatest part of inferior quality , with an advance in price . Beef 4 ; £ d to 5 £ d , Mutton 4 f d to 5 | 4 per lb . —Cattle imported into Liverpool from the 6 'h to the 13 fch Nov : —Cows , 1256 \ Calves , 34 ; Sheep , 2210 ; Pigs , 6858 ]; Horses , 6 . j Liverpool Corn Market , Mokpay , Nov . 13 . — j During the last { seven days we have had liberal i supplies of Wheat , Oats . Flour and Oatmeal , i ' romi Ireland ; 4420 qrs of Wheat have also arrived i coastwise , principally foreign , from Newcastle-on- i

      Tyne . From foreign ports there are reported 1250 qrs of Wheat and 1550 brls of Flour ; and from < Canada 13 , 750 brls . of Floar . Tho transactions iuj Wheat have beeu on a moderate scale only , and our j prices , generally ^ have receded by Id to 2 d per bushel . Flour has sold slowly , at a decline of ffd to Is per sack . Several parcels of Oats have found Buyers for the country , at previous rates ; 2 s 51 io 2 s 5 £ d per 451 bs for choice Irish mealing . Oatmeal has been less inquired for ; two or three lots of very good new have ! been sold at 20 s 9 d to 21 s per load . No change to report as to Barley , Beans or Peas . f

      Manchester Corn Market , Saturday , Nov . " 11 , —This morning good dry samples of Wheat were in limited request at former rates ; but inferior and damp parcels were nnsaleble , although offered at lower prices . The demand for Flour was extremely languid , and all jbut the very choicest descriptions might have been purchased on easier terms ; but we do not alter our quotations . A fair atnaunt of business was done in Oatmeal at the currency of this day se ' nnight . For Oass and Beans there was also a moderate inquiry ; but no improveaeiii in their value can be noted . ]

      Untitled Article

      From the London Gazette ofFridav , Nov . 10 . BANKRUPTS . George John Ponchee , of 27 , Oxford-street , stationer , November 17 , at three , and December 20 , at two , at the Court of Bankruptcy , London . Mr . T . M . Alsager . official assignee , 12 , Bircbin-lane , Cornbill ; and Mr . B . H . H . Wilson , Bolioitor , Soutb-jqaare , Gray'a-inn . Thomas Baker , of Camberwell ,. Surrey , carpenter , November 21 , at two , and December 19 , at twelve , at the Court of Bankruptcy , London * Mir . William Tarqaand , official assignee , 13 , Old Jewry-chambers and Mr . Harman , eelicitors , Earl-street , Blackfriars . Charles Joseph Acuit , of 16 , Bath-street , City-road , cabinet-maker , November 21 , at half-past two , and December 19 , at half-past twelve , at tbe Court of Bankruptcy , London . Air . George John Graham , official assignee , 25 , Coleman-street ; and Messrs . StrangevJays , solicitor , King ' s-road , Bedford-row .

      Cbatles KUlicfe and J . Sadd , of 16 , Blackman-street , Borough , paper stalners , November 24 , at one , and December 19 , at twelve , at tbe Court of Bankruptcy London . Mr . George Green , official assigneey 18 , Aldermanbury j and Messrs . Wood and Wickham , solicitors , Corbet-court , Gracechurctatreet . Charles John Hunt , of 21 , Cork-street , Burlington * gardens , 64 , St Jamea ' a-street , and 107 , Quadrant , Regent-street , billiard table maker , November 23 , at at half-past eleven , and December 23 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy , London . Mr . Edward Edwards , official assignee , 7 , Frederick's-place , Old Jewry ; and Mr . Lewis , solicitor , 7 , Arundel-Btreet , Strand . Bejamin George Drary , of Dudley , Worcestershire licensed victualler , November 20 , and December 21 , at half-past eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy , Birmingham . Mr . Frederick Wbitmore , official assignee Birmingham ; and Messrs . Bourne and Wainwright , solicitors , Dudley .

      Bartholomew Dowell , late of BiBhopwearmoutli , Durham , builder , November 22 , and December 18 , at one , at the Court of Bankruptcy , Newcastle-upon-Tyne Mr . Thomas Baker , official assignee , Newcastle-npon « Tyne ; Mr . Robert Aiskell Davison , solicitors , Biahopwearmouth ; and Mr . Thomas Walker , 3 , Fornival ' sinn , London . Wm . Taylor , of Springhead , in Saddle worth , Yorkshire , wool merchant , November 22 , and December 19 , at one , at the Court of Bankruptcy , Manchester . Mr James Stansall Pott , official assignee , Manchester Messrs . Gregory and Co ., solicitors , 1 , Bedford-row , London ; and Mr . John A « croft , Oldham .

      DIVIDENDS DECLARED . John Saundera , James ^ ranrier , and Thomas Hosier Saunders , of Basinghall-street , City , and Bradford , Wiltshire , woollen manufacturers , second dividend of 5 d . in tbe pound , and la . 7 d , in the pound on new proofs , payable at 7 , Frederick's-place , Old Jewry , London , on November 8 , or any subsequent Wednesday . Thomas Humble , of Manchester , grocer , first dividend of i * . 2 ( 1 . in the pound , payable at 12 . Norfolkstreet , Manchester , on November 14 , and any subsequent Tuesday . Benjamin James , and John Morris Junes , ef Manchester and Swansea , leather dressers , first dividend ot 3 f d . ia the pound , payable at twelve , Norfolk-street , Manchester , on November 14 , and any subsequent Tuesday .

      Herbert Hardie , of Manchester , merchant , second dividend of 7 s . 6 d . in the pound , payable at 7 , Charlotte-street , Manchester , en November 14 , and every following Tuesday . John Robins , and Charles Williams , of London-waif , City , carriers , second dividend of 6 d . in the pound , payable at 7 , Frederick ' s-place , Old Jewry , London , on November 8 , or any subsequent Wednesday . Augustus William Hiliary , ef Ewanrigg-hall , Cumberland , iron-founder , first dividend of 4 s . in the pound , payable at 57 , Grey-street , Newcastle * npon Tyne , on November 18 , or any succeeding Saturday .. George Fisuer , of Bradford , Yorkshire , linen-draper , final dividend of 8 s . in the pnund , payable at 14 , BistaopsgaVe-street , Leeds , on November 13 , and any day following .

      Herbert Hardie , of Manchester , merchant , second dividend of lis . 6 d . in tbe pound , payable at 7 , Charlotte-street , Manchester , on November 14 , and every folio-wing Tuesday . William Crabb Knight , of Great Suffolk-street , Southwatk , builder , first dividend of 2 a . 4 d . in : the pound , payable at 7 , Frederick ' s-place , Old Jewry London ; on November S , or any subsequent Wednesday . Joseph Horatio Ritchie , of Rot&erhitbe , Surrey , shipwright , first dividend of 9 d . in the pound , payable at 7 , Frederick ' s « place , Old Jewry , London , on Nov . 8 , or any subsequent Wednesday . CEaxiFiCATEs to be granted , unless cause be shows to the contrary on the day of meeting .

      Wm . Suit , cf 53 , H&now-Toad , Paddlngton , boarding-housekeeper , Dec 9 . John William Carieton , of Upper George-street , Bryanstone-square , bookseller , Dec . 2 . Abraham Davis , of 113 , Tottenham-court-road , 281 , Oxford-street , and £ 1 , High-Street , Bloomsbury dealer in glass , Dec 5 . Matthew Potter , of 82 , New Bund-street , haberdasher , Dec . 5 . George Cottee , late of Faraham , Surrey , boot-maker , Deo . 5 . Thomas Smith , of 99 , Fore-atreet , City , wine-merchant , Dec 6 . Charles Doffield , of Bath , grocer , Dec . 5 . Wm . Hoole , of Sheffield , leather-dresser , Dec . 6 . Thomas Hewifc Jackson , of Sheffield , glass-cutter , Dec . 4 . George William Travis , Sheffield , joiner , Dec . 4 . William Watkin , Jan ., of Leamington Priors , Warwickshire , whatunger , Dec . 9 . James Meiedith , of Pershore , Worcestershire , woolstapler , Dec . 15 . certificates to be ^ granted by tbe Court of Review unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before Dae . 1 .

      Joseph John Monk Mason Scott , of Liverpool , cornmerchant James Binion Cooper , of 121 , Drory-Jane iron-founder . John Orbell , of Brandon , Eases , miller Samuel Barker , of Wreckwardine , Shropshire , mercer Thomas Chappell , of Sudbury , Suffolk , licensed victu aller . Nathaniel Bromley , of Little Bentley , Essex , maltster . Charles Christelow , of York , woollen-dra per . Joseph Starling , of Southampton , hatter . Henry Andrews , of Peckham , Surrey , brewer . David Edwards , late of Pembroke , miller . George Caston , of Basinstoke , Hampshire , ironmonger . John Mayer , of New City-chambers , Bishopsgate-street , City , and late of Foley , Staffordshire , earthenware manufacturer .

      PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED . Wm . Jacques , and Franoia Jacques , of Liverpool , merchants . Henry Mason , and Edward Cockerham , of Bradford , Yorkshire , wool-staplers . Henry Carry and John Hurry , of Liverpool , bide factors . Wm . Jennings , and John Clark , of Bradford , Yorkshire , stone masons Robert Carr , and Thomas Barker , of Kingaton ^ upon-Hall , stone masons .

      Untitled Article

      «^ - From ( he Gazette 9 / Tuesday , Nov . 14 , BANKRUPTS . Robert Hammond Frary , and John Frary , warehousemen , Oxford-street , to surrender , November 24 , at twelve , and January 3 , at two , at the Court ef Bankruptcy . Johnson , official assignee , BasinghaUstreet ; Lloyd , Ckeapside , solicitor . Thomas Gates James , builder , River-street , Middleton-square , Middlesex , November 24 , at three ; and January 5 , at half-past one , at the Conrt of Bankruptcy Alsager , official asssgnee , Birchin-lane ; Tucker , Sunchambers , Threadneedle-streefc , City , solicitor . John Sewell , builder , Charles-street , Faddiogton , November 24 , and December 21 , at one , at the Court oZ Bankruptcy . Alsager , official assignee , Birchin-lane , Cornhill , Trott , Crown-court , Threadneedle-street , solicitor .

      Thomas Thorpe , plumber , Wokmg , Surrey , Novem « ber 23 , at one , and December 21 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Graham , official assignee . Coleman-street ; Allen and Nicol , Queen-street , Cheapside , solicitor . Richard Tonlson , warehouseman , Westminsterbridge-road , Lambeth , November 23 , and December 19 , at on * , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Green , official assignee , Aldermanbury ; Sole , Aldermanbury , solicitor . James Ziliani , merchant , Mincing-lane , November 23 , and December 19 , at half-post one , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Green , official assignee , Aldermanbury ; Appleton , Fenchorch-boildings , solicitor . Edward Swift , miller , Chingford-milis , Essex , November , 21 , and December 22 , at one , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Edwards , official assignee , Frederick'splace , Old Jewry ; TippettB , Pancras-lane , Cheapside solicitor .

      Isaac Thomas Couchman , builder , Kensington , November 28 , at one , and December 22 , at half-past one , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Groom , official assignee , Abchurch-lane , City ; Fisher , Mecklenburgti-sqaare , solicitor . John Williams , jun ., carpet-manufacturer , Abingdon , Buckinghamshire , November 21 , and December 22 , at twelve , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Groom , official assignee ; Turner and Hensman , Basing-Jane , Bow-lane , Cbeapside , solicitor . Adam Warren Lowinan , and Thomas Stone LowmaD , cheesemongers , Eastcheap , City , November 24 , at eleven , aud January 3 , at one , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Lackington , official assignee , Coleman-strcetbuildings , Lawiance and Plews , Bucklersbuiy , solicitors .

      George Chamberlain , ship-owner , Wivenhoe , Essex , November 34 , at two , and January 3 , at three , at the Cjurb of Bankruptcy . Johnson / official assginee , Basinghall-street ; Mawe , New Bridge-street , " solicitor . ' Joseph Peacock , ironmonger , Bradford , Novambee 25 , and December 19 , at eleven , at the Leeds District Court . Featne , official assignee , Leeds ; Cooper , Bradford ) . Bond , Leeds ; Sudlowand Co ., Chancery-lane , London , solicitors . Luke Frith Biiilgham , flour-seller , Bakewell , Derbyshire , December 5 , and 26 , at one , at the Manchester District Court . Fraser , official assignee , Manchester ; Rodgera , Cheapside , London ; Vicfcers and Jervis , Sheffield , solicitors .

      Thomas Withell , and Wm . Withell , sWp-builde * s , Padstow , Cornwall , November 22 , ana Deeember 20 , at twelve , at the Cuurt of Bankruptcy . Hltfzjl , official assignee , Exeter ; Coode and Brown , Bedford-row , Holborn , solicitors .

      Untitled Article

      DESTRFCTJYB FIRES IN THE METROPOLIS At twenty minntes past eight o ' clock , on Sunday night , a fire brole out on tiie premises of Messrs Ogilvie and Field , manufacturers of cocoa oat oil and patent candle manufacturers , situate in Paradise-street , L&mbei& , formerly in the occupation of Messrs . Seen , maltsters . Long before any engine arrived , the flames nad attained sach an ascendancy , that all hope of saving the premises -was abandoned . SBveral engines ¦ were , however , on tbe spot within ten minutes from the first outbreak of the flames , which were visible , notwithstanding the dense fog , at ihe most distant parts of the metropolis .

      Tha great difficulty with the firemen was to bring the hose of the engines to bear upon the burning pile , which is encompassed on three sides by dwelling houses , and on the fourth by the late Mr . Hodges' extensive distillery , which extends from Church-street to Paradise-street , and in which were several thousand gallonB of gin , brandy , and other spirits , in the various stsges of preparation . lbs tales of tfce distiEery-yard were thrown open , and several powerful ecginea were brought to bear oa

      the burning mass by passing the hose through the win-< ioa-B on the north side of the distillery , which runs parallel witn the factory . Although a continuous and powerful di scharge of water vraB thus kept up , the flames spread wilt uncontrollable rapidity to a range of Bmal ] tenements in Norfolk-row , the entrance to which is torn Cbim&-8 treet , lacing the park-wall of Lambeth Palice . The terrified inhabitants—all poor working people—rushed into the street in dismay ; Eome dashed their furniture from tbe windows , others abandoning it , glad to escape with life . Within

      less than half an hour , the roof of the factory fell in , and the flames jabot npward in a broad bright column , whilst at the same time the houses in Noifolkrow were being rapidly consumed . The men belonging to the duHUery , together with several of tbe ponce , asd many of the inhabitants of the neighbouhood , who volunteered their services , posted themselves on £ *!?« f tte cooling vats , where immense water J ?? JSf 2 ***®* ch »« ed for tbe ordinary purposes ! L ^ S >™ a «» n Portable , but powerful en-£ me , kept on the premises , in case of fire , enabled tbe tha wrng which abuts on the narrow paBE 3 fie nearest to I ! 5 S « Tfce « D S lRes . continued skvisgW CQi on tte distillery , but on toe private residence 6 f the late Mr . Hodges , in Church-street , until past ten o ' clock , at

      Market Intelligence.

      MARKET INTELLIGENCE .

      £3airf»Wpig&Gt; «*?

      £ 3 airf » wpig > «*?

      Untitled Article

      * THE NORTHERN ST A R . I

      Untitled Article

      Destructive Fire at luton Hoo , a Seat q ? thb Marqdis of Bo ib—The magnificent edifice , Luton Hoo , one of the seats of the Marquis of Bute , has been reduced in the course of a lew hours to a mass of smoking ruins , with tbe exception of only a small portion of the fabric It appears that about two o ' clock on Friday morning , the under-gardener , who was sleeping in an apartment on the basement story , was alarmed by a loud noise resembling tbe smacking of cart-whips , and on looking out he observed a flickering light , which led him at once to conclude that there was a fire , and to give an alarm to the house-keeper . The domestics were instantly aroused , and messengers despatched In every direction for assistance . The labourers from Lord Bute ' s farm , headed by Mr .

      Thompson , their employer , hastened to the scene of destruction ; they were soon followed by many of the towns-people of Luton and its vicinity , who readily lent a helping hand either in endeavouring to check the flames or save endangered property . When tbe engines arrived the edifice was one tnasg of flre ; and could they have rendered any service , water was not to be had . The only water to be got at was that of the . ornamental pond , fall a quarter of a mile from tha mansion . It is truu that there were various taiibB at the top of the Bouse in different parts , which were supplied from the same pond by means of a large main pipe , through which the water was forced in the usual way ; bnt in tbe confusion of the moment some

      person in endeavouring to turn on the water made a mistake , and , turning tbe wrong way , ao deranged the whole machinery that no water eould ha procured by the ordinary channel . A hole was subsequently made in the ground , and the main pipe , which is iron , broke in , when a supply of water was obtained , the hose of ths engines not being sufficiently long to reach to tbe pond ; and , as it was , one engine was prevented from being of any further use than that of forcing the water from the main to feed the others which were at play . The library was the only portion of the building that escaped . No lives were lost , but the destruction of property has been immense , supposed to exceed ^ 60 , 000 .

      Untitled Article

      Coroner ' s Inquest . —Fatal Accident in Newgate-street . —Mr . Payne held an inquest yesterday evening ( Monday ) , at Bartholomew ' s Hospital , on view of the body of Catherine Gawler , aged 51 . Robert Wells , ofi Long Lane , Smithfield , cook , said that about two o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday last , he was walking in the carriage-road along Newgate-street , and on reaching Ivy Lane , he saw the deceased crossing Newgate-Street towards Messrs , Eagleton's , the grocers . When in the middle of the road , deceased was knocked down by the

      shaft of a Clarence carriage that was going towards Holborn . The moment the driver saw that deceased waa in danger , he stood up oa the foot-board , and called out to deceased to get out of the way , and at the same time tried to pull up his horse , but was unable to do so in time to prevent the fore-wheel of the vehicle from passing over deceased after she had been knocked down by the shaft . Deceased was immediately picked up , and conveyed to Bartholomew ' s Hospital . ; Mr . John Jackson , house-surgeon , stated that deceased died on Saturday last from a rapture of the spleen and other revere injuries caused by the accident . Verdict , " Accidental death . "

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 18, 1843, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct508/page/6/